Hello Everyone!

The next three traditional engagements we open are films I saw and loved at the Toronto International Film Festival.  The first opens this Thursday - SATURDAY NIGHT (the frenetic and fun film about the 90 minutes leading up to the first episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - 50 Years Ago!).  On Oct. 17, we open WE LIVE IN TIME (the swooningly romantic and touching film starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh - tickets are already on sale for opening weekend). And finally, on Oct. 24, we open CONCLAVE (the all-star, fantastic thriller based on the novel by Robert Harris about the selection of a new Pope).  We hope you'll make plans to see all three!

This Thursday night starts Year 19 of celebrating the best in LGBTQIA+ films with OUT HERE DAYTON.  Everyone is invited to this incredible collection...and if you need Free tickets, you just need to visit the official website and click "Scholarships" at the bottom of the page. www.outheredayton.org Special thanks to Jerry Kenney from WYSO for interviewing me about the festival.  You can listen to the interview HERE.

LEE is going to stick around for a third week (with an altered schedule to accommodate the film fest), but if you still need to see MY OLD ASS, tomorrow (Thur, Oct 10) will be its last day!

Don't forget that we will honor Dame Maggie Smith with a screening of THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE on Sunday, Oct. 20.  More details are below.

"Open Caption Mondays" are back!  On Monday, Oct. 14, all screenings of SATURDAY NIGHT & LEE will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen). 

Synopsis for SATURDAY NIGHT: We have a feeling NEON customers are going to love this fun, fast-paced ride!  "At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE." (Sony)

THE BEST OF THE BEST JAZZ FROM DETROIT

TONIGHT!  THE BEST OF THE BEST: JAZZ FROM DETROIT is a landmark — the first documentary film to explore the dynamic story of the city’s innovative and influential jazz musicians. Inspired by Mark Stryker’s award-winning 2019 book JAZZ FROM DETROIT, the feature-length film makes the case that you can’t tell the history of jazz without telling the history of jazz from Detroit...The film features legends like Elvin Jones, Yusef Lateef, and Ron Carter along with today’s stars like Karriem Riggins, Kenny Garrett, and Regina Carter, all worldclass jazz musicians who have rolled off Detroit’s assembly line. 
WYSO's Dave Barber will host a post screening talk session with writer and co-producer Mark Stryker, arts reporter and critic at the Detroit Free Press for 21 years. Prior to departing for Detroit in 1995 he was arts reporter at the Dayton Daily News from 1993 to 1995. Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30.  Tickets are $12.50 each.

WED, OCT 9 | 7:30

OUT HERE DAYTON 

There's something for everyone at this year's OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST.  There's been a lot of interest in the BOB MACKIE documentary on Saturday night, our TOP DRAWER SHORTS are always a favorite, and Opening Night with LADY LIKE is going to be special. Then of course there's THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS with our Friday Night Party (Only $10 gets you a great movie and then a cocktail and appetizers afterward at Lily's.) You really can't go wrong.  Check out the line-up and get your tickets!

9 Screenings!  25 Films! Scholarships available (aka FREE TICKETS) for anyone who applies!

OCT 10-13, 2024

THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE

Since THE NEON re-opened with 2 screens in 2001, we've played over a dozen films starring the late, great Dame Maggie Smith...and many of them became big hits - like GOSFORD PARK, BECOMING JANE, BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, THE LADY IN VAN and DOWNTON ABBEY. We're honoring a NEON favorite with the film that won her a "Best Actress" Oscar - THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE, based on the novel by Muriel Spark.  
Sunday, Oct. 20 at 5:00 - tickets are $10 each. 
"A headstrong young teacher in a private school in 1930s Edinburgh ignores the curriculum and influences her impressionable charges with her over-romanticized worldview."
Don't miss this classic on the big screen!

SUN, OCT 20 | 5:00

CULT MOVIE NIGHT: HALLOWEEN III - SEASON OF THE WITCH

Victor Bonacore is bringing back Cult Movie Night for a 2nd time in October - the series' favorite month. "Continuing with our theme of killer trick or treaters, this time it’s the notorious HALLOWEEN: SEASON OF THE WITCH!  Easily the most unique, divisive entry in the most popular horror franchise of all time. This one completely sways from the first 2 HALLOWEEN films and takes a much different approach by distancing itself from the Michael Myers character. The idea didn’t last as the 4th one went back to the roots of the original, but this one remains extremely special.  
This 1982 film is clever, unsettling and ahead of its time. Many fans share the same experience with it, they hated it as a kid, but then we discovered the genius of the film and how great it really is.  It’s the perfect film to countdown to Halloween..."
Sponsored by Blood Scream Comics and Catacombs Records!

THU, OCT 24 | 7:30

SLASHER NIGHT 2024 - WES CRAVEN NIGHT

Slasher Night at THE NEON - hosted by Bryan Bardine & Christopher Burnside from the UD English Department - returns for the third year with two more classic slasher films on October 29! This year, it's a Wes Craven double feature, with the original A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, written and directed by Wes Craven, followed by the original SCREAM, written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven. Both movies were so good that they each spawned large franchises. If you've never seen these iconic slashers on the big screen before, this is the perfect opportunity to watch them as Wes Craven intended. A $20 ticket buys access to both films - Tuesday, Oct. 29 starting at 7:30.

TUE, OCT 29 | 7:30

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: VAN GOGH - POETS & LOVERS

Join us for our next Exhibition On Screen event - Sunday, Nov. 10 at 5:00 - featuring a special post-screening presentation with Dr. Shannon Peck Bartle from Dayton Art Institute. "200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, VAN GOGH: POETS & LOVERS explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionized his style...Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show." Tickets are $12.50 each - available now!

SUN, NOV 10 | 5:00

NEON NOSTALGIA NIGHT: GHOST

Dive into the magic of the 90s with us at Neon Nostalgia Night!  This time we’re featuring the iconic GHOST, the film that swept the awards and captured hearts worldwide. Come relive the romance and see why it won "Best Supporting Actress" for Whoopi Goldberg and was nominated for "Best Picture!" Special Thanks to our sponsor - SharpGroup - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty.
"Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) is a banker, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by friend and corrupt business partner Carl Bruner (Tony Goldwyn) over a shady business deal, he is left to roam the earth as a powerless spirit. When he learns of Carl's betrayal, Sam must seek the help of psychic Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg) to set things right."

THU, NOV 14 | 7:30

We truly appreciate all of your support!
Hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

LEE (R) 1 Hr 58 Min
Wednesday (Oct 9): 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Thursday (Oct 10): 2:30, 5:00
Friday (Oct 11): 1:00, 4:00
Saturday & Sunday (Oct 12 & 13): No Screenings
Monday-Wednesday (Oct 14-16): 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Thursday (Oct 17): 2:30, 5:00

MY OLD ASS (R) 1 Hr 28 Min
Wed & Thur (Oct 9 & 10): 3:00, 5:10
FINAL DAY - Oct. 10!

THE BEST OF THE BEST JAZZ FROM DETROIT
(NR) 1 Hr 30 + Discussion
Wednesday (Oct 9): 7:30

SATURDAY NIGH T (R) 1 Hr 46 Min
Thursday (Oct 10): 7:40
Friday (Oct 11): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Saturday (Oct 12): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 10:00
Sunday (Oct 13): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Monday-Thursday (Oct 14-17): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30

OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST
LADY LIKE + 2 Shorts (NR): Thur, Oct 10 – 7:30
THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS - Fri, Oct 11 – 7:00
TOP DRAWER SHORTS PACK #1  – Sat, Oct 12 -  12:30
A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO – Sat, Oct 12 - 3:30
BOB MACKIE: NAKED ILLUSION– Sat, Oct 12 – 7:00
MOTHER FATHER SISTER BROTHER FRANK – Sat, Oct 12 – 9:45
TOP DRAWER SHORTS PACK #2 – Sun, Oct 13 – 12:30
WHAT A FEELING – Sun, Oct 13 – 3:15
TURTLES – Sun, Oct 13 – 6:00

WE LIVE IN TIME (R) 1 Hr 47 Min
Thursday (Oct 17): 7:30